Marbling is an ancient technique used to embellish paper and fabric with swirls of color. Colors are floated and manipulated on an aqueous surface and transferred to a paper or fabric surface, creating a unique pattern reminiscent of the natural look of marble, stones and liquid smoke.

Students will learn:- chemistry and how to coat papers and surface with an alum mordant- how to make a Carrageenan size- how mix and test a variety of paints with gall- to make a splatter brush and other marbling tools from household items- how to manipulate the floating paints to create magical patterns of color